2012 Ventilation Fans

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VF11290CAT - April 2012

High-performance ventilation solutions Panasonic is the premier manufacturer of

The idea of delivering a breath of fresh air to

powerful, energy-efficient ventilation fans that

our customers is consistent with a simple

quietly exhaust unhealthy, unpleasant or moist

mission statement eloquently articulated by our

air from your home or business. Contractors,

founder nearly a century ago: Panasonic serves

builders, architects and homeowners rely on us

society with high-quality products that make

for our quality and for the wide array of solutions

peoples’ everyday lives more healthy, productive

we offer—from bathroom fans with both motion

and enjoyable. This guiding principle continues to

and humidity sensors to remote in-line fans.

drive everything we do and is what we call

Panasonic is also proud to be recognized by

“ideas for life.”

the EPA for the third consecutive year, garnering

Fresh air driven by fresh ideas. Breathe new

their most prestigious ENERGY STAR® honor, the Sustained Excellence 2012 Award.

Panasonic Advanced Ventilation Solutions

life into your environment with Panasonic Ventilation.

A LEGACY OF INNOVATION

Table of Contents Why is Ventilation Necessary? __________________________________________________ 6-7 Panasonic Ventilation Fan Benefits _____________________________________________ 8-9 Fans with Built-in Controls _____________________________________________________ 10-11 Single Speed Fans (On/Off) ___________________________________________________ 12-13 Fan/Lights with Built-in Controls ______________________________________________ 14-15 Single Speed Fans with Lights _________________________________________________ 16-17 Specialty Fans ________________________________________________________________ 18-19 Accessories _________________________________________________________________ 20-27

Useful Information: Performance Curves ________________________________________________________ 28-35 Dimensional Drawings _______________________________________________________ 36-41 Sizing Information and Instructions ___________________________________________ 42-43 Ventilation Controls _____________________________________________________________ 44 ENERGY STAR®/ Home Ventilating Institute ______________________________________ 45 Installation ___________________________________________________________________ 46-47 Green Building Programs and Green FAQs ___________________________________ 48-49 Frequently Asked Questions _________________________________________________ 49-50

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Why is ventilation necessary?

Good

Pollutants such as smoke, formaldehyde,

Ventilation fans help to maintain

dust, humidity and VOCs accumulate in a

indoor air flow and air quality.

poorly vented building.

Ideally, an airtight home designed with both continuous and intermittent ventilation will contribute to a healthy and comfortable living environment for the entire family.

I. Bathrooms - 8 ACH or 1 CFM/sq ft

Fan Selection Guide

II. Kitchens - 15 ACH or 2 CFM/sq ft

1. What is the size of the bathroom?

III. Other Rooms - 6 ACH or .75 CFM/sq ft

a. Need 1 CFM (cubic foot per minute) per

are released from building materials,

of excessive moisture and pollutants

to improve energy efficiency. However,

carpets, furniture and many other

can build up in the bathroom, kitchen,

these airtight homes may actually cause

solid household items as part of aging,

utility room, garage and home office. This

health problems due to the build-up

decomposition or curing, all of which are

secondary process serves to exhaust

of pollutants and uncirculated stale

natural processes known as off-gassing.

these problem areas quickly, before bad

Continuous (whole house)

air. What do they need? Mechanical

Some other household items that emit

air can spread throughout the house. Just

ventilation:

ventilation!

VOCs include hair sprays, paints, lacquers,

as important as continuous ventilation,

Most building codes have adopted

finishes, oven cleaners and other cleaning

intermittent ventilation complements the

the American Society of Heating,

solvents, pesticides, etc. Often colorless

effort to improve indoor air quality.

Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning

Today’s homes are designed and built

Airtight Homes Homes designed and built in recent years

and odorless, VOCs can ultimately

are more airtight and energy efficient than

Both systems exhaust pollutants from

sensitize certain people to react to them.

the air, but intermittent ventilation is more

in the past. To obtain this airtight design,

effective in concentrated areas.

Engineers (ASHRAE) Standard 62. The

I. House or apartment - 7.5 CFM per

3. What type of construction is available?

person plus 1 CFM per 100 square feet

Truss size is necessary if it is smaller than

Sizing Information and Instructions

better energy efficiency. The resulting

source of the pollutants.

Properly sized ventilation in airtight homes

Unfortunately, indoor pollutants are

helps to ensure healthy indoor air quality.

virtually impossible to eliminate completely,

Both intermittent (spot) and continuous

creating the need for a second step to

(whole house) ventilation should be

improve indoor air quality—mechanical

considered. Intermittent ventilation is

ventilation. Mechanical ventilation is used

used to exhaust sources of moisture

The third step is to calculate the

to remove stale, moist, polluted air and

and odors, while continuous ventilation

Equivalent Duct Length of the planned

replace it with fresh outside air. Two widely

is used to remove accumulated indoor

duct run. This requires a basic

used methods in today’s building industry

air pollutants.

understanding of static pressure caused

tight and ventilate right” platform. Proper mechanical ventilation design can address poor indoor air quality, while retaining energy efficiency.

Biological Pollutants Biological pollutants, to some degree, are found in all homes. These include mold, mildew, pollen, dust mites, pet dander, viruses and bacteria. Accumulation of these biological pollutants can result in hazardous health effects for the occupants, as well as structural damage to the building.

are continuous and intermittent ventilation.

Continuous Ventilation Sometimes referred to as general, central, whole-house or primary ventilation, continuous ventilation is used to remove stale air and provide fresh air on a slow, continuous basis. A well-designed airtight home can generally use low volume continuous ventilation.

The second step is to calculate the area being ventilated. Calculate square feet or cubic feet depending on which sizing method you choose.

by a duct run design and its components.

Airtight Homes The first step when sizing for a ventilating fan is to determine the application. Decide whether you are sizing for intermittent or continuous ventilation (see pages 6 and 7). If intermittent, determine which application, (i.e. bathroom, kitchen or other). Use the following industry recommendations to determine Air Changes per Hour (ACH) for your specific

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

Intermittent Ventilation

application.

Volatile Organic Compounds are carbon-

Sometimes referred to as spot, local

Intermittent (spot) ventilation:

based compounds that easily evaporate.

or secondary ventilation, intermittent

The Home Ventilating Institute (HVI)

Formaldehyde and these types of gases

ventilation is used to capture and remove

recommends the following Air Changes

pollutants quickly at the source. Pockets

per Hour (ACH). (See HVI on page 43)

bathroom

Motion? Humidity? Time delay?

should be to reduce or remove the

That’s why Panasonic stresses a “build

CFM is needed to properly ventilate the

as shown below.

The first step to improve indoor air quality

and can jeopardize structural integrity.

c. Example: 8 ft length x 10 ft wide = 80

Fan only? Light? Heat? Variable speed?

insulating materials are used to create

can be hazardous to their occupants

(length) x (width) = (Total CFM needed)

calls for continuous mechanical ventilation

and doors, sealing caulks and other

But pollutants retained in airtight buildings

b. Length x Width = CFM

2. What features are needed/wanted?

Ways to improve indoor air quality

cost to heat and air-condition a home.

square foot

most current version, ASHRAE 62.2-2010,

house wraps, newly designed windows

benefit is fewer drafts, which lowers the

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Static Pressure and Duct Run: A ventilating fan must overcome resistance when pulling air through the grille and pushing it through the duct and

2 x 8 construction so the selected fan housing size will fit the installation. a. 2 x 8 construction – can use any fan combination that we have b. 2 x 6 construction – can use our fan combinations that fit 2 x 6 or 2 x 4 construction c. 2 x 4 construction – can use our fan combinations that fit 2 x 4 construction 4. Now that you know the CFM needed, the features wanted and the construction size, you are ready to find your fan combination.

cap to the outside of the building. This resistance is known as static pressure. The amount of static pressure depends on the duct length, type of duct, elbows and the roof jack or wall cap.

Performance Curves on pages 28-35 / Dimensional Drawing on pages 36-41 / WhisperControl Cross Reference on page 25

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Panasonic Ventilation Fan Benefits Certified & Code Compliant Panasonic ventilation fans are certified by the Home Ventilating Institute (HVI) and ENERGY STAR® qualified, where guidelines exist. All models also comply with ASHRAE 62.2, the ventilation standard required by LEED for Homes, ENERGY STAR IAP, CalGreen, NAHB Green Building Standard, EarthCraft, Washington Ventilation Code and other building programs. Powerful & Quiet Fully enclosed DC and AC condenser motors assure remarkable performance and quiet operation at industry standard, .25" w.g. Long Life Permanently lubricated motors are engineered for troublefree, continuous operation for 30,000 hours on AC motors, along with rust-proof paint and galvanized housing. Easy Installation Detachable duct adapters, adjustable mounting brackets (up to 24" o.c.), fan/motor units that easily detach from the housing and uncomplicated wiring all lend to user-friendly installation. Double-hanger bar systems allowing for ideal positioning. Energy Savings For high energy efficiency, input wattage readings are among the lowest in the industry.

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Safety WhisperGreen models are protected by UL Class 2 Power Unit while all other models are equipped with thermal fuse protection. With the exception of the ERV and heater fans, all models are UL listed for tub/shower enclosure when used with a GFCI branch circuit wire. Airflow A built-in damper in all ceiling-mounted models prevents backdraft. Illumination ENERGY STAR rated compact fluorescent light bulbs can be used to comply with Title 24 has 10,000 hours of rated life and a 4-Watt night light are available on select models. Green Manufacturing All fan only models are RoHS Approved. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) restricts the use of the following six substances in the manufacturing process: Lead, Mercury, Cadium, Hexavalent chromium [CR(VI)], Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), and Polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE). Warranty 6 Year warranty on DC motor and 3 Year warranty on all other models and parts.

Fans with Built-in Controls WhisperGreen Key Benefits: • SmartFlow™ technology for optimal CFM output

WhisperGreen

FV-08VKS3 | FV-08VKM3

FV-13VKS3 | FV-13VKM3

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Characteristics

Air Volume (CFM)

FV-08VKM3 FV-08VKS3

80 CFM 4" or 6" Duct 80 CFM 4" or 6" Duct

FV-13VKM3 130 CFM 6" Duct FV-13VKS3 130 CFM 6" Duct

Noise (sones) Power Consumption (Watts)

80

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75

60

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32

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